Oakridge Bachupally Educators Join Global Leaders in UAE to Shape the Future of Teaching
- 28 February 2025
Educators from Oakridge International School, Bachupally joined over 200 international teachers and leaders from Nord Anglia Education schools at the SEAMEI Teaching & Learning Conference 2025, held in Abu Dhabi. The event brought together outstanding minds in education to explore leadership, resilience, innovation, and inclusion—key elements shaping the future of teaching and learning.
The three-day conference provided an invaluable platform for teachers from across the region to collaborate, share best practices, and gain fresh insights to bring back to their classrooms.
The conference offered educators from Oakridge Bachupally an opportunity to engage with peers, explore forward-thinking teaching strategies, and strengthen their approach to student learning.
Ms. Shalini Singhal, Head of CBSE at Oakridge Bachupally, shared her key takeaways from the conference: “During the conference, Kate Erricker, Group Head of Education Research and Global Partnerships, shared a thought-provoking perspective on when actual learning begins. This sparked deep discussions, leading to the realization that learning starts as early as the womb. The event provided a platform for rich brainstorming, innovative ideas, and forward-thinking approaches to transforming education through leadership. Sessions on AI in teaching, leadership in learning, and equipping students for the future brought invaluable insights that will help shape our approach at Oakridge.”
Nord Anglia Education places continuous professional development at the heart of its strategy, ensuring educators have the tools and knowledge to enhance student learning. The conference explored AI in education, neurodiversity, inclusive leadership, and other key topics shaping the future of teaching.
The event also focused on Nord Anglia’s groundbreaking research into metacognition—helping students develop an awareness of their learning processes to improve problem-solving and critical thinking.
“Through leadership discussions at the conference, our academic teams explored how to apply Nord Anglia’s latest research on metacognition,” said Rob Walls, Head of Middle East Schools at Nord Anglia. “By embedding metacognitive strategies in the classroom, we help students develop the skills to become independent, self-directed learners. In offering a forward-thinking education, we are supporting skills development with our Nord Anglia educational framework centred around the continuous growth of the 6 Cs—ensuring our students evolve into critical, creative, committed, and curious learners, while collaborating compassionately both in and outside the classroom.”
For Oakridge Bachupally educators, the conference wasn’t just about professional development—it was also a chance to collaborate with peers from around the world and contribute to Nord Anglia’s global education community.
Ms. Harsha Gandhi, Head of Primary at Oakridge Bachupally, reflected on her experience: “Experiential learning is not only for children but also for leadership. These two days were an enriching experience, where learning with and from fellow educators across the SEAMEI region strengthened our collective vision. Engaging discussions and shared best practices deepened our connection with the Nord Anglia community, reinforcing the power of collaboration in driving meaningful educational impact.”
Ms. Fiona, Regional Representative Social Impact Programme – India, who presented a workshop on Empowering Student Leadership, highlighted the importance of fostering leadership qualities in students:
“Presenting at the SEAMEI Conference was a privilege. My workshop on Empowering Student Leadership sparked thoughtful discussions on nurturing leadership qualities in students. Engaging with global educators and exploring Stephen Covey’s ‘Leadership One Step at a Time’ approach reinforced the power of collaboration in shaping future leaders.”
The knowledge and strategies gained at the SEAMEI Teaching & Learning Conference 2025 will continue to shape learning experiences at Oakridge Bachupally, ensuring that students benefit from the latest advancements in education.
